Maria’s Tacos

Reviews

• Brooke D.

  star star star star star 10 June 2026

  Tacos were excellent, I tried the pork, chicken and beef. I
  Chicken taco was juicy and full of flavor. Husband had the large beef burrito and thought it was a bit lacking in flavors but when green sauce was added really perked it up. The seafood burrito is our daughters favorite and filled with shrimp. The green hot sauce is extremely flavorful without being too hot. The churros are wagon wheel shaped and sort of plain tasting, yet delicious with the red hot sauce on them. The location is kinda sketchy looking but seems like most people order to go. The have a handful of tables in a sun porch if you wanted to eat there. I would go back again. Much better than other Mexican restaurants in the area.

• Jeman P.

  star star star star star 1 June 2026

  Driving home from college, my family and I were eager to try something new for lunch. After browsing Yelp for a while we settled on Maria's Tacos as our choice. Driving up to it, the 'restaurant' is like a covered porch in front of a house. My family loved it. We tried a lot of things on the menu, including all their tacos and a chicken burrito. It was so fresh and incredible. On top of that, we ordered several Mexican sodas--all of which tasted wholesome and unique; no corn syrup here. Went for seconds.

• Suzan H.

  star star star star star 30 May 2026

  Go here. Skip Taco Bell and Taco Johns. This is authentic food made to order with love. Prices are fantastic and Maria is super friendly and gracious. Sit inside at a table or out front at a picnic table. Love this place and will always return.

• Jose A.

  star star star star star_border 26 May 2026

  You have a tortilla, and some meat.  It sounds so simple and yet so many restaurants get Tacos wrong.  In Marshalltown, we have a wide variety of places to get tacos, and most are garbage.  You have the standard Tex-Mex below average variety, or the authentic stuff like Maria's Tacos.
  
  Here is what I like about Maria's Tacos.  It's open during lunch hours and they are pretty consistent.  Their menu selection is as authentic as they come.  Anything from the no-frills asada, barbacoa to the "real" stuff like tongue and head, which I highly recommend.  The menu also has tortas, tamales, quesadillas, orchata, and Jarritos.
  
  Now, most people might be put off because this is not a restaurant where you can come and sit.  It's a window out of a house with an enclosure built around it to keep you out of the wind.  In Mexico, taco stands are usually around city squares, or ran out of a house.  People gather around to order their tacos to eat there or to take home.  Ordering at Maria's tacos captures that experience perfectly.  So don't be deterred by the location.  The food is good!
  
  As for what to expect.  This place is cash only, and the orders get done fairly quick.  The ladies are super nice.  I would recommend asking for extra lime and salsas.  What they put is not enough if you are eating at least 4 tacos, which is a good portion for an adult.
  
  All in all, I give this place my highest recommendation.  It is the only place to find authentic Mexican tacos during lunch hours here in town.

• Andrea M.

  star star star star star 25 May 2026

  Everything I have had here is very good. Friendly service. Order and retrieve food at window. No indoor seating.